Access Guide
Getting Here
- The venue is approximately 120 metres from the A25 Maidstone Road via High Street.
- There is limited on site Blue Badge and standard parking.
- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is 50 metres away on High Street with direct links to Sevenoaks, Seal, Borough Green Railway Station, West Kingsdown and South Darenth.
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- The nearest Railway Station is Borough Green and Wrotham.
- The nearest station is Borough Green and Wrotham approximately 320 metres away with direct links to London Victoria, Bromley South, Maidstone East and Ashford International.
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Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Monday 14:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Tuesday 14:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Thursday 14:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Friday 14:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Parking
- The venue has shared parking facilities.
- The library shares the car park with the village hall.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 400cm (7ft 7in x 13ft 1in).
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
- There are no parking charges for the car park.
- Parking is free for visitors of the venue.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
- Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and concrete tiles.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
- The venue shares a car park/parking facilities.
- Clearly marked/signposted designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
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- Visitors may park for 3 hours for free, with no return for 2 hours.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance sign says 'Borough Green Library'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 124cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 129cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Reception
- The reception point is located directly ahead as you enter the venue.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 74cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 20/11/2023.
- The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Getting Around
- There is step-free access throughout the building.
- There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Library
- The library is 2m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the library.
- The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There are potential trip hazards within the room.
- There is a patterned rug in the children's area.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- There is step-free access within the library.
- There are reading/study desks available.
- The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 71cm in height.
- There are no height adjustable desks available.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
- The library does have a computer area.
- The computer area is located opposite reception.
- There is step-free access to the computer area.
- The majority of the computer desk(s) are 71cm in height.
- There is a height adjustable desk in this area.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides in the computer area.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.